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Winters Boxing and DiBella’s Broadway Boxing Bring Live Pro Boxing Back to Westbury! By: Coach “K” Former Long Island boxer Joe Winters is following his father Jimmy’s footsteps returning to boxing, this time as a promoter. Winters, a popular heavyweight, fought from 1986 to 1992 compiling a record of 13-2-1, 6Ko’s. Winters, recently selling a large successful Long Island business, is returning to his true love of boxing and is joining forces with long time New York promotional heavy Lou DiBella to bring boxing big to Long Island and the Westbury Music Fair - now The Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury. The first DiBella / Winters co-promoted show is scheduled for June 5th at the Westbury Music Fair. Its The main event will feature Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak 23-1, 16Ko’s taking on “Slick” Vinroy Barrett 22-7, 11Ko’s Barrett has been in with contenders like Grady Brewer, Walter Wright, Yuri Foreman and Carlos Quintana . . . Barretts last outing was a decision loss to Brooklyn’s Yuri Foreman. Wolak 21-0 before being sidetracked by contender Ishe Smith is coming in off Tko wins over Chad Green leaf and “Contenders” Norbert Bravo in February. The card is schedule to feature some of the areas up and coming talent. Along with Wolak is welterweight Mike Ruiz 8-3, 5Ko’s, Light heavyweight-Will Rosinsky, 7-0, 6Ko’s, heavyweight-Kasim Howard, 8-0, 4Ko’s, Middleweight Dennis Douglin, 1-0, 1Ko, light welterweights Steve Osmond, 3-0, 1Ko and Chris Algieri, 6-0, 4Ko’s light middleweight-Lambros Karaolides, 2-0, 2Ko’s and junior middleweight Willie Monroe. DiBella who promotes names like Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor, Andre Berto, Kermit “Killer”Cintron Allan “Ghost Dog” Green and Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson also backs some homegrown talent Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, Jaidon “The Don” Codrington, Gary “Kid” Stark and Tor Hamer together with co- promoter Joe Winters are determined to showcase kids who fight out of gyms on Long island as some Golden Gloves favorites. The last boxing show at the renown Music Fair was March 27, 1998 the main event featured Teddy Reid vs Juan LaPorte. The fight card also featured Plainview N.Y.’s Kathy “Wildcat” Collins, Farmingville, N.Y’s Carmine Tufano and Garden City, NY’s “Irish Storm” Kevin Collins. Tickets are $66.50 and 101.50 and can be purchased at The Capital One Bank Theatre box office, or go to www.livenation.com. Also on the horizon is May 30th, DiBella Enterrtainments fighter Andre Berto, 24-0, 19Ko’s who has recent victories over Luis Collazzo and Stevie Forbes is facing off with the “Iron Twin” Juan Urango 21-1-1, 16Ko’s. Urango’s loss came to Ricky Hatton in January 2007. The semi main event will feature Berto’s stablemate Kermit Cintron 30-2-1, 27Ko’s is taking on undefeated Alfredo Angulo 15-0, 12Ko’s. The DiBella, Seminole Warriors Boxing May 30th, co-promotion will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida and will be televised on HBO’s Boxing After Dark. For more info go to www.strictlybusinessboxing.com, or www.dbe1.com. -K-
Manfredo goes back to the future Fights Walid Smichet Saturday in Montreal PROVIDENCE (April 15, 2009) – Former world title challenger Peter Manfredo, Jr., free from his promotional contract ties with the Tournament of Contenders, has gone back to the future, hooking-up with his original promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, and fighting against Walid “Tempete de Sable” Smichet this Saturday afternoon at Montreal Casino. Manfredo (31-6, 16 KOs), 28, faces Schmidt (20-5-3, 14 KOs) in the10-round co-feature that has career-determining implications for both fighters. Manfredo, star of The Contender, Season I, plans to work his way down to the middleweight division, although this bout is at 168-pounds. “I only had three weeks to get ready for this fight, so making it for 168 is a trade off, I guess, for fighting this guy in his backyard,” Manfredo explained. “I feel good about dropping my weight to 160. I was too small as a super middleweight and I’ll be just right at middleweight. I won’t be a huge middleweight like Kelly Pavlik, but look at Sergio Mora. I beat him our second fight (Mora won a controversial decision); he beat me the first fight. He won a world title at 154 and now he’s fighting Pavlik for the middleweight title. I see myself as better, or at least the equal of Mora. I know I can be world champion. I have to rebuild but I’m a fighter and that’s what we do….fight! Walid may not be a world champion, but he’s a tough competitor who can fight. Everybody saw what he did to (John) Duddy (Smichet busted-up Duddy, who received 30-plus stitches and lost out on a $1.45 million fight against Pavlik).” Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), signed Manfredo in 2000 and masterfully moved Peter to 21-0 in 3 ½ years, including wins against former world champion Frankie Randall and The Contender III eventual winner Grady Brewer, as well as The Contender I star Anthony Bonsante, before agreeing to release “The Pride of Providence” in order to participate in The Contender, in which, Manfredo reached the season finale against Mora. For the past three years, CES worked in association with the Tournament of Contenders, outside of the television reality series, on behalf of Manfredo. “We’re picking-up where we left off,” an excited Burchfield said about getting back with Manfredo. “Peter is still one of the most marketable fighters in the world. He’s only 28 and wants to be world champion There’s a lot of upside. We had just signed a 3-year promotional contract and passed the CES ceremonial torch from Vinny Paz to Peter, when he asked for permission to fight on The Contender. He was the NABO champion and No. 3 in the WBO, but Peter’s like a son to me, and I couldn’t stop him from getting a shot at a $1-million prize for his family. That experience helped him become a household name in boxing circles. Our plan now calls for him to fight outside of New England for awhile, possibly one time in Italy, before fighting back at home. We have targeted (John) Duddy at middleweight.” Nothing happens for Manfredo, however, unless he gets past Smichet, the former Canadian middleweight title-holder who has knocked-off previously unbeaten Matt O’Brien, fought a draw with Donny McCrary, and been in tough against Sebastien Demers and Duddy. “He is a tough, hard-nosed, come forward fighter,” Manfredo’s father/head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr. broke-down Smichet. “He is easy to figure out. Peter needs fight smart – box, angles, double-up on his jab, and work behind it. He can’t stand in front of him or it’s going to be a much harder fight. Everyone saw what this guy did to Duddy. You can’t get in too close with him because he has a nice right hand. I give a lot of credit to his trainer, Otis Grant.” -CES- All of Manfredo’s pro losses have been to world champions or world-class fighters --Joe Calzaghe, Mora (twice), Jeff Lacy, Sakio Bika and Alfonso Gomez – and half were of them super middleweight. Peter is on his way down to 160 pounds with Duddy clearly in his sights.
“Duddy’s a great guy, unbeaten contender and a big draw,” Manfredo concluded. “We could make a lot of money for each other, Italian versus Irishman, in a great fight for fans like (Arturo) Gatti and (Micky) Ward. If that fight doesn’t happen there’s guys like Demers and others, but I have to take care of Smichet first and show people I still have it.
“I’m glad to be back with Jimmy. He’s a great guy, like family. I started with him and trust him. I can talk to him about what’s on my mind, vent if I have to, and he’ll always send me in the right direction. I believe he can take me to the place I want to be – world champion. I have the name and he has the connections. Together we can make one last run. I’m taking it one fight at a time and we’ll see where it takes us.”
Go to www.cesboxng.com for more information about Classic Entertainment and Sports and Manfredo.
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Figueroa plans to put Bailey into checkmate position Friday night on ESPN
NEW YORK (March 31, 2009) – NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa feels every fight is like a chess match and he plans to put former 2-time world champion Randall Bailey into a checkmate position Friday night on ESPN2 during their scheduled 12-round IBF title eliminator in Memphis.
The winner between IBF No. 3 rated Bailey (38-6, 34 KOs) and No. 6 ranked Figueroa (20-2, 13 KOs) will earn a title shot against IBF champion Juan Urango.
Figueroa, riding a 12-fight win streak dating back to 2004, broke camp today in southern Florida and tomorrow he heads to Memphis. “Bailey’s a big banger who uses a single punch – right hand – to stop most of his opponents,” Figueroa said. “I’m not worried about what he’s bringing, more about what adjustments will be made during the fight. The key is figuring out your opponent and making the key adjustments to win. I’m very confident. I love to fight and this is what I do – fight! Figuring out a fighter and making adjustments in the mix is like playing chess. Both fighters come into the fight with a game plan but adjustments have to be made during the fight. I have to put him into a checkmate position to win the fight and reach my goal of winning a world title. I’m not looking past him, but I have one eye on Urango because that’s what drives me. It’s part of me, part of my goal, to be world champion. I’ve overcome obstacles to reach this point and I need to win this fight to have a shot at winning a world title.”
Also rated No. 11 by the WBC and No. 14 by the WBA, the 30-year-old Puerto Rican-American, born in Spanish Harlem and fighting out of the Bronx, is now handled by Roy Jones, Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions.
“I’m in the best shape of my career,” Figueroa added. “This training camp has been the best due to my manager, Sal LoNano, sending me to Boston for training at Mike Boyle’s for strength and conditioning. It continued in Florida with some great work with my trainer, Eggie Martinez, and valuable sparring sessions.”
For more information about Gato Figueroa visit his web site at www.teamgato.com.
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Figueroa gets shot against Bailey in April 3 IBF title eliminator
NEW YORK (March 13, 2009) – NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa (20-2, 13 KOs), now known as Gato Figueroa, gets the opportunity that he’s worked hard for on April 3 when he takes on former WBO light welterweight champion Randall Bailey (38-6, 34 KOs) in an IBF title eliminator.
The winner between IBF No. 3 rated Bailey (No. 1 and 2 are unrated) and No. 6 ranked Figueroa, shown live on ESPN from Memphis, will earn a title shot against IBF champion Juan Urango.
“This is a phenomenal opportunity for me and I’m very happy that the fight has been made,” Figueroa said from his Miami-based training camp. “I want to thank my promoter, Square Ring and its CEO, John Wirt, and my manager, Sal LoNano, for making this happen. Nothing is going to stop me from winning this fight. I’ve been training hard, first at Mike Boyle’s (Training and Conditioning in Winchester, MA), and now in Miami with my former head trainer, Eggie Martinez, who is back in my corner. I can already tell the difference in my strength and conditioning. My sparring partners tell me I’m faster and have more pop. That’s all I needed to hear.”
Bailey has more experience than Figueroa, who has a 12-fight win streak dating back to 2004, having defeated the likes of Demarcus Corley, Carlos Gonzalez, Hector Lopez, Rudy Martinez and DeMetrio Ceballos. Bailey’s a knockout-artist who has stopped 34 of 38 victims, but Figueroa has never been knocked out as a pro. The 34-year old Bailey, 3-4 in world title fights, has been knocked out twice by Miguel Cotto and Diosbelys Hurtado. Randall lost a split decision in a 2007 IBF title eliminator to Herman Ngoudjo.
“Bailey has had his time but now it’s Gato time,” Figueroa added. “Bailey’s a great fighter.
I’m not going to slam him; I’m preparing for him and will do my talking in the ring. I’m not looking past Bailey, but I am thinking about Urango because my goal is to be world champion. In order to achieve that, I have to get past Bailey to get a title shot against Urango.”
Figueroa is also rated No. 11 by the WBC and No. 14 by the WBA. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican-American was born in Spanish Harlem, where Frankie was a 2-time New York City high school wrestling champion (14-0 as a senior). He was nicknamed, “El Gato” (The Cat), because he was the only one quick enough to catch a cat that was a mascot at his original gym in the Bronx.
For more information about Frankie Figueroa visit his web site at www.teamgato.com.
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Ennis,, Termeliksetian added to February 25 Card!
“Fight Knight” At Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ
For
Immediate Release~ Lyndhurst,
New Jersey (February 5, 2009)
The upcoming “Fight Knight” card is quickly taking shape.
Dignity Promotions and Felko Promotions have added contender
Derek Ennis and local favorite Archak Termeliksetian to the
fight card scheduled to take place on February 25 at the
Medieval Times Castle in Lyndhurst, NJ.
Philadelphia’s Derek Ennis (17-2-1, 12 KOs), a master boxer
with power in both hands was once considered a “can’t miss”
prospect. Ennis suffered 2 upset defeats in bouts he was
clearly winning. Now re-dedicated, Ennis is finally living up
to his true star potential. The 28-year-old junior
middleweight has won his last 5 fights, either stopping his
opponents with his heavy hands or by putting on a boxing
clinic with his impressive hand speed. Ennis will be the
co-main event on the card.
“I’m
looking forward to this event. On February 25, I plan on
putting on a very exciting performance for all the New Jersey
fight fans.”
Also
added to the card is super middleweight Archak Termeliksetian
of Fairview, NJ, (16-7, 13 KO). The man known as “Shark” has
become a favorite among fight fans for his all-action style.
Archak, who is known to be up for any challenge from any
opponent, has had an up and down career. Win or lose, any
Archak fight almost always promises to be action packed.
“We are happy to add
both Ennis and
Termeliksetian
to this already exciting card,” said Felko Promotions David
Feldman. “Ennis is really coming together as a complete
fighter, and with Archak, you know every fight is a war!”
The second
half of the co-main event features cruiserweight Bobby Gunn
(21-3-1, 17 KOs), defending his WBC-USNBC title against Brad
Gregory (11-2, 9 KOs).
Rounding out the card will be undefeated featherweight
prospect, Carlos Zambrano (4-0) and lightweight Antonio
Esponosa (9-0, 1 KO). Heavyweight Tyyab Beale (1-1, 1 KO) and
pro-debuting Kyle White are also scheduled to see action.
Opponents will be announced soon.
Tickets are
reasonably priced at $40 Reserved, and $60 for "on the
glass"…ringside. VIP Tables (on the floor) are also available
for purchase.
For Tickets and information please call (610) 291-0806, (201) 741-4994 or visit www.Dignityboxing.com
BOXING IN 2009 -- COTTO AT MSG;PAVLIK IN YOUNGSTOWN OHIO.
TRUFAN January 13, 2009
Miguel Cotto returns to action on Feb 21st at Madison Square Garden against relatively unknown Michael Jennings, and middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik returns in his defense of his title against Marco Antonio Rubio.
Both Cotto and Pavlik are coming off defeats, Cotto was beaten by Antonio Margarito, and Pavlik was beaten by Bernard Hopkins in a non title over the weight affair last October.
If Cotto wins, the most likely scenario will be a rematch with Margarito in New York on June 14th. Pavlik, on the other hand, sees more of a threat from Europe in the talent laden division but it remains to be seen if others are willing to come to the USA and negotiate a title bout.
The two bouts will be independently distributed by Top Rank, which promoter Bob Arum stated that "things will be done differently." Arum hopes to bring more attention to upcoming bouts between rounds, as well as more in depth coverage. JLM
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